Most travelers taking a Bali–Lombok seaplane in 2027 clear entry once, in Bali, through e-VOA or visa-free entry, then fly domestically to Lombok with no second immigration check — but the passport or ID name on file must match the seaplane manifest exactly, and the Bali tourism levy of IDR 150,000 is a one-time payment, not a per-flight charge.
Planning a Bali-to-Lombok seaplane hop for 2027 means sorting paperwork before you sort the flight. The seaplane leg itself is domestic — you land at Lombok International Airport (LOP) in Praya, not a new country — but the immigration steps you take on arrival in Indonesia still govern the whole trip. This guide lays out what applies, in what order, and what to have ready before you check in. Rules below are current as of 17 September 2026 and are subject to change; anything still in proposal stage is flagged as such.
What Visa Do You Need for a Bali to Lombok Seaplane Trip in 2027?
Your entry visa is decided the moment you land in Indonesia, almost always in Bali if you are routing through a seaplane charter. There is no separate “Lombok visa” and no extra visa step for the seaplane segment itself.
Three paths cover most travelers:
| Entry type | Cost | Duration | Extension | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-VOA (electronic Visa on Arrival) | IDR 500,000 | 30 days | One 30-day extension (total 60) | Most nationalities not on the visa-free list |
| Visa on Arrival (paper, at select ports) | IDR 500,000 | 30 days | One 30-day extension | Same eligible nationalities, non-e-VOA entry points |
| Visa-free entry | Free | 30 days | Not extendable | ASEAN passport holders and a set list of other countries |
If your passport falls under visa-free entry, plan your Lombok dates inside that fixed 30-day window — there is no extension option, so a seaplane trip booked for day 35 will not work without a fresh entry.
If you hold e-VOA or VOA, the one allowed extension takes you to 60 days total, applied for at an immigration office before the first 30 days lapse. Extensions do not happen automatically and do not happen after the fact.
What Is the Bali Tourism Levy and Do You Pay It Again in Lombok?
The Bali tourism levy is IDR 150,000, paid once per visit, typically online before or on arrival in Bali. It is a Bali provincial charge, not a national visa fee, and it is not tied to any single flight or activity.
Because the seaplane route to Lombok departs from South Bali and the levy is already settled at Bali entry, there is no second tourism levy charged in Lombok for the seaplane segment itself. Keep your levy confirmation (QR code or receipt) on your phone regardless — it is commonly checked at Bali departure points, including charter terminals.
What Documents Do You Need Before You Book?
Paperwork for a Bali–Lombok seaplane trip splits into two categories: what immigration wants, and what the seaplane operator wants for the manifest. Missing either can delay boarding.
| Document | Needed for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport (6+ months validity typical requirement) | Immigration entry | Name must match every downstream booking, including the seaplane manifest |
| e-VOA approval / VOA receipt | Immigration entry | Apply online in advance for e-VOA to skip the arrival queue |
| Digital arrival card | Immigration entry | Mandatory; completed online before or shortly after landing in Indonesia |
| e-customs declaration | Customs | Mandatory alongside the arrival card |
| Bali tourism levy receipt | Provincial requirement | One-time; keep the QR code accessible on departure days |
| Government-issued photo ID matching manifest | Seaplane boarding | Domestic leg still requires ID that matches the name given at booking |
Two of these — the digital arrival card and e-customs declaration — are frequently confused as optional because they are new-ish digital processes. As of this writing they are mandatory for entry into Indonesia, filled out online, and checked alongside your passport and visa.
If you are coordinating the seaplane segment as one leg of a longer Lombok itinerary — Mandalika, Senggigi, or a Rinjani scenic detour — it helps to lock the paperwork and the flight logistics together rather than separately; travelers who book a Lombok seaplane through a coordinated itinerary tend to catch name-mismatch issues before departure day instead of at the charter desk.
Does a Domestic Seaplane Leg Require Immigration Checks?
No. Once you have cleared Indonesian immigration on your first entry — whether that is Ngurah Rai in Bali or another international gateway — the Bali-to-Lombok seaplane segment is domestic travel. There is no passport control, no second visa check, and no customs re-entry at LOP for a same-country hop.
What does carry over is identity matching. Charter operators build a passenger manifest from the name and ID or passport number provided at booking. If your passport name, the name on your arrival card, and the name given to the seaplane operator do not match precisely — including middle names, suffixes, or transliteration differences — it can hold up boarding even though no immigration officer is involved in the domestic leg itself.
What About the One Person One Visa Rule?
Indonesia’s One Person One Visa policy links your visa or visa-free entry to your specific biometric profile — one passport, one entry record, no sharing or transferring an entry status between travelers. For a Bali–Lombok seaplane booking this mainly affects group trips: each traveler on the manifest needs their own valid entry record, and a family or group charter cannot be booked under one person’s visa status covering several names.
Practically, this means every passenger over the manifest age threshold set by the operator needs to appear individually in Indonesia’s entry system before the domestic leg, with their own arrival card and levy payment where applicable.
Planning Timeline for a 2027 Booking
A workable order of operations, working backward from a Lombok seaplane date:
- Confirm passport validity and nationality-based entry category (visa-free vs e-VOA) at least four weeks out.
- Apply for e-VOA online if required, rather than planning to queue for VOA on arrival.
- Complete the digital arrival card and e-customs declaration in the days immediately before flying into Indonesia — these are time-bound, not something to file weeks early.
- Pay the Bali tourism levy online before arrival to skip the airport queue.
- Confirm the exact name spelling and ID number given to the seaplane operator matches your passport precisely, especially for group bookings under One Person One Visa.
- If your stay depends on the 60-day e-VOA extension, file it with immigration before day 30, not after.
None of this changes because the second leg is a seaplane rather than a car, boat, or scheduled flight to Lombok — the entry rules are set at your first port of arrival in Indonesia, and the domestic segment simply needs your paperwork to already be in order.
A final flag for 2027 planning: some Lombok water-landing locations discussed in regional media, including a proposed Batujai seaplane hub in Central Lombok, are reported plans without confirmed operational dates as of September 2026. None of the visa or entry rules above change based on where within Lombok a seaplane eventually lands — they are set by your national entry, not your domestic drop-off point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a separate visa for the Lombok leg if I already have one for Bali?
No. A single Indonesian entry visa or visa-free status covers the whole trip, including a domestic Bali-to-Lombok seaplane segment. Lombok International Airport is a domestic arrival for travelers who already cleared immigration elsewhere in Indonesia, so no second visa, application, or fee applies specifically for landing there.
Can I pay the Bali tourism levy after I’ve already flown to Lombok?
The levy is meant to be settled at or before Bali entry, since it is a Bali provincial charge tied to your arrival there, not to the Lombok segment. Paying late is possible in some cases but risks queue delays; travelers on a seaplane charter with fixed departure slots should settle it online in advance rather than at the airport.
What happens if my passport name doesn’t match my seaplane booking?
A mismatch between your passport, arrival card, and the seaplane manifest can delay or block boarding, since operators check identity against the exact name and number submitted at booking. This is not an immigration issue for the domestic leg itself, but airlines and charter operators enforce it strictly, so correcting a booking name ahead of departure day is worth doing early.